Storytimes

Smart kids start here.

The Grand Rapids Public Library offers fun and educational storytimes for children ages birth – 5 years old.

Baby & Me Storytimes

Bring your baby, 0-18 months, and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby & Me is a 15-minute storytime followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends.

Mondays, June 4-25, July 9-23
11:00 am Main Library

Wednesday, June 6-27, July 11-25
11:00 am Yankee Clipper Branch

Toddler Time

Bring your toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years, to share fun stories, songs, and rhymes and learn together! Toddler Time is a 25-minute long storytime followed by a hands-on activity and playtime designed to help your child’s brain grow.

Family Time

Come share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement with the who family. Family Time is a 30 minute story time followed by a hands-on activity and playtime.

Wednesdays, June 6-27, July 11-25
11:00 am West Leonard Branch

Thursdays, June 7-28, July 12-26
10:30 am Seymour Branch
11:00 am Yankee Clipper Branch

Pajama Time!

Get cozy in your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animals or blanket, and come listen to the library for a special bedtime event! Listen to stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out before bed. Great for working parents!

Mondays, June 4-25, July 9-23
6:30 pm Main Library 

Pajama Time in Spanish

Come explore learning through fun stories, movement, and music activities in this evening storytime. Pajama Time is a 30 minute storytime followed by a hands-on activity and playtime. Wear your pajamas and get those wiggles out before bed!

Hora de Pijamas en Español

¡Ven a la biblioteca para disfrutar una hora de cuentos bilingüe para toda la familia! Compartiremos cuentos, rimas, musica, y movimiento. La Hora de Pijamas en Español incluye 30 minutos de lectura y movimiento seguido por una actividad para los niños y tiempo para jugar juntos. ¡Ven a la biblioteca vestido en tus piyamas para un evento especial antes de dormir!